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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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